Football Preview: Escalon Cougars vs. Placer Hillmen
The Escalon Cougars will face off against the Placer Hillmen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Escalon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Fairfield with a sharp 30-7 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Cougars who have now won four matches in a row.
Escalon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dylan Ball, who rushed for 73 yards on only six carries, and also caught a touchdown. Logan Huebner was another key passer, throwing for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
Escalon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Escalon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alex Jones and Ball. Jones also made four total tackles, which is notable because Escalon is 4-2 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 2-3 otherwise.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Placer against River Valley last Friday as the squad secured a 41-6 victory. With the Hillmen ahead 41-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
It was another big night for Baylor Kelley, who rushed for 89 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries. Another player making a difference was Shaun Jones, who rushed for 59 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Placer pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.5 points per game. As for Escalon, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Escalon has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 178 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Placer struggles in that department as they've been averaging 268.3. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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